About this role
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in industrial valve automation, actuator selection, control-system integration, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience engineering automation packages for ball, plug, butterfly, gate, globe, check, and severe-service valves. This role requires technical proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and electric actuation systems, along with the ability to manage projects from customer specification review through engineering, assembly, testing, inspection, dispatch, and site commissioning support
Key Responsibilities:
Valve Automation Engineering
• Engineer and execute valve automation systems based on schematic drawings and customer requirements. • Develop automation solutions for: • Ball valves • Plug valves • Butterfly valves • Gate, globe, and check valves • Severe-service valves
• Select, size, and integrate: • Pneumatic actuators • Hydraulic actuators • Electro-hydraulic systems • Electric actuators • Manual gear operators
• Ensure appropriate actuator sizing, torque selection, fail-safe configuration, and operational suitability. Automation Package Development
• Design and develop complete valve automation packages incorporating: • Solenoid valves • Limit switches • Position transmitters • Positioners • Air filter regulators • Tubing layouts • Control panels
• Review customer specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, and project requirements. • Ensure package compliance with hazardous-area classifications, SIL requirements, and applicable customer standards. • Prepare and review automation documentation, including GA drawings, hook-up drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, test procedures, and technical submittals. Project Execution & Coordination
• Coordinate end-to-end automation project execution from engineering through dispatch. • Work closely with Design, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Assembly, and Testing teams. • Monitor engineering schedules, technical compliance, material availability, and customer deliverables. • Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, customer inspections, and pre-dispatch activities. • Provide technical clarifications to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Testing & Troubleshooting
• Supervise actuator assembly, calibration, functional testing, and final inspection. • Troubleshoot issues related to: • Actuator performance • Air leakage • Positioning accuracy • Torque mismatch • Control-signal integration • ESD and fail-safe operation
• Ensure automation packages meet functional, safety, and performance requirements before dispatch. • Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites when required. Continuous Improvement
• Develop and maintain standardization for automation packages, component selection, and engineering practices. • Identify opportunities to improve package reliability, cost, quality, and delivery timelines. • Support valve automation upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and advanced control-system solutions. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial valve automation. • Experience in valve manufacturing, EPC projects, or process-industry automation is highly preferred. Mandatory Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuator systems. • Experience in actuator selection, sizing, assembly, and integration for industrial valves. • Good understanding of instrumentation and control systems. • Knowledge of API and IEC standards. • Understanding of SIL concepts and hazardous-area requirements. • Familiarity with PLC/DCS integration and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Profibus. • Knowledge of control-valve accessories and automation components. • Ability to interpret: • P&IDs • Instrument loop diagrams • Electrical schematics • Pneumatic and hydraulic schematics • GA drawings • Fabrication drawings
Preferred Industry Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly preferred:
• Valve manufacturing industry • Oil & gas EPC projects • Refinery and petrochemical projects • LNG terminals • Pipeline valve automation • Power and process industries • Severe-service valve applications
Preferred Product & System Exposure Experience with the following will be an added advantage:
• Scotch yoke actuators • Rack-and-pinion actuators • Multi-turn actuators • Quarter-turn actuators • Motor Operated Valves • Emergency Shutdown systems • HIPPS applications • Partial-stroke testing systems • Lubricated plug valves • Trunnion-mounted ball valves • Triple-offset butterfly valves • High-pressure/high-temperature valves • Steam-jacketed valves • Emergency Shutdown Valves
Preferred Certifications
• Certified Automation Professional certification preferred. • Functional Safety or SIL certification is an added advantage. • Knowledge of ISO 5211 and NAMUR standards is preferred.
Key Competencies
• Strong technical and analytical skills • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability • Project execution and cross-functional coordination skills • Customer-focused approach • Strong documentation and communication skills • Leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration ability • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within schedule commitments